There was talk this offseason that Carmelo Anthony could opt in to his deal with the Knicks rather than test the open market, but reports this week indicated that he plans to opt out and is leaning toward leaving New York. The All-Star forward is said to have his eye on the Bulls and Rockets and Phil Jackson & Co. are having their doubts about his commitment to the blue-and-orange. Here’s this week’s look back at the NBA:
- The Cavs offered the job of president and coach to John Calipari. Cal was said to be tempted but ultimately inked a lucrative new deal with Kentucky.
- It’s official: the Knicks have hired Derek Fisher as head coach.
- The Heat have their eye on Carmelo Anthony, but Chris Bosh has downplayed such talk.
- Meanwhile, the Knicks are trying to sell Melo on the idea that they could make a play for LeBron in 2015.
- The outcome of the Finals reportedly won’t affect LeBron James‘ decision to stay or go.
- Rod Higgins resigned from the Hornets.
- It doesn’t sound like the Wolves will be able to hang on to Kevin Love.
- There may be mutual interest between the Pelicans and Andray Blatche.
- Joel Anthony will opt in with the Celtics.
- The Lakers have identified Kurt Rambis, Alvin Gentry, and Byron Scott as the primary candidates in their search for a head coach. Scott had a second interview with the Lakers.
- Sixers swingman Jason Richardson has opted in to the final year of his contract.
- The Kings have discussed trading the No. 8 pick to the Hawks and they might have interest in Bucks big man Larry Sanders.
- Manu Ginobili wants to keep playing.
- As expected, Amar’e Stoudemire declined his early termination option.
- The Cavs have interest in Mark Jackson.
- It sounds like the Cavs and Lakers are interested in Nate McMillan.
- The Mavericks have exercised their team option on Jae Crowder.
- The Cavs will talk with Mark Price.
- A report indicated that Mikhail Prokhorov is listening to offers to sell the Nets.
- Tyronn Lue got a second interview with the Cavs.
- The NBA is getting ready to countersue Donald Sterling.
- The Heat are likely to sign 2013 second-round pick James Ennis.
- The Pacers, Raptors, Jazz and Cavs are among several NBA teams considering Spanish league power forward Damjan Rudez.
- The Jazz will have a one-to-one affiliation with the D-League’s Idaho Stampede.
- The Cavs will interview David Blatt. The Warriors are the only other team left in the race.